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PBO opens this season of seasons by exploring the forces of nature. Vivaldi’s “Autumn” and “Winter” from The Four Seasons vividly depict elemental change, from vibrant hues to icy embraces, followed by Handel’s commanding Silete venti, where soprano Maya Kherani delivers us through the turbulence of fall storms into the comfort of long winter nights. Cozy up with this Italian-inspired concert as music and nature seamlessly entwine. For tickets and more information, visit pbo.org.

Handel & Vivaldi: Autumn Light
Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational, 1126 SW Park Ave., Portland, OR 97205

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 3:00 PM
3017 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland, OR 97202

An intimate evening of French-inspired chamber music for gamba, violin, flute, and harpsichord.

Telemann and Bach, two esteemed German composers and friends, draw inspiration from the sonic richness and rhythmic nuance of the French style, infusing this program with a unique vibrancy. From the graceful elegance of Telemann’s Paris Quartet to the counterpoint of Bach’s Trio Sonata, we embark on a journey through an exotic musical landscape. For tickets and more information, visit pbo.org.

Bach & Telemann: French Finesse
Friday, October 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational, 1126 SW Park Ave., Portland, OR 97205

Trace the fascinating evolution of the trumpet from its utilitarian roots on the battlefield to its emergence as a refined instrument of expressive virtuosity. Curated by Principal Trumpet Kris Kwapis, this program delves into the vibrant soundscape of late seventeenth-century London, where the trumpet takes center stage alongside strings, winds, and voices in England’s regal courts. Celebrate the brilliance of composers such as Purcell, Croft, and Eccles, whose works epitomize splendor and sophistication in an era defined by royal patronage. For tickets and more information, visit pbo.org.

The Royal Trumpeter: Kris’ Podium
Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational, 1126 SW Park Ave., Portland, OR 97205

Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Kaul Auditorium, 3017 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland, OR 97202

Arguably the most performed work in all of musical history, this is Handel’s Messiah as it was meant to be heard, performed as a complete oratorio on period instruments in an intimate setting. Under the direction of Artistic Director Julian Perkins, the orchestra and soloists infuse Handel’s timeless classic with renewed vitality. Hallelujah! For tickets and more information, visit pbo.org.

Handel’s “Messiah”
Friday, December 6, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational, 1126 SW Park Ave., Portland, OR 97205

Arguably the most performed work in all of musical history, this is Handel’s Messiah as it was meant to be heard, performed as a complete oratorio on period instruments in an intimate setting. Under the direction of Artistic Director Julian Perkins, the orchestra and soloists infuse Handel’s timeless classic with renewed vitality. Hallelujah! For tickets and more information, visit pbo.org.

Handel’s “Messiah”
Friday, December 6, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational, 1126 SW Park Ave., Portland, OR 97205

Arguably the most performed work in all of musical history, this is Handel’s Messiah as it was meant to be heard, performed as a complete oratorio on period instruments in an intimate setting. Under the direction of Artistic Director Julian Perkins, the orchestra and soloists infuse Handel’s timeless classic with renewed vitality. Hallelujah! For tickets and more information, visit pbo.org.

Handel’s “Messiah”
Friday, December 6, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Sanctuary Hall at First Congregational, 1126 SW Park Ave., Portland, OR 97205